AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MORTON HAS A PICNIC.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "That is right; the best thing for you!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
falteringnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
fatherlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərli/
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORTON HAS A PICNIC.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave her a pleased look.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He gave her a pleased look.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
MORTONnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading MORTON HAS A PICNIC.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
PICNICnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading MORTON HAS A PICNIC.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He gave her a pleased look.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "That is right; the best thing for you!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
Sara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is right; the best thing for you!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading "That is right; the best thing for you!
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Nothing was said about renewing the so soon interrupted lessons for several days, then Sara herself remarked half timidly,-- "I have begun my studies again, sir, it is so lonely, and there is so little to do at home," her voice faltering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The professor was almost fatherly kind to her when she took her place again at the familiar desk; and, seeing how fragile and weary she looked, gave her but short, light tasks through those long, hot summer days.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is right; the best thing for you!
